The most resilient supply chains will balance geographic proximity and cost advantages against potential risks.

With seamless, cloud-based global connectivity, networks will enable companies to strengthen collaboration, communicate securely, and ensure reliable data exchange.

Technologies such as AI-driven risk due diligence and supply chain multi-tier mapping, supplier collaboration and satellite imaging are revolutionizing supply chain management.

If shippers don’t solve logistics challenges to meet retailer expectations, it will mean cutting into their own profits.

To reduce risk, manufacturers need to take a proactive stance toward managing their supply chains. 

Start your journey to risk resilience by working on foundational elements like supplier mapping and standardized risk management processes.

Organizations need emerging technologies and enterprise applications that allow them to enhance transparency and accountability along the supply chain.

Instead of building out extensive OKRs for each employee and department, companies need to measure what matters.

In the coming years, supplier intelligence will remain integral to building resilient and responsible supply chains.